A general view of McLaren at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 22, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive enterprises from 14 countries and regions participated in the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition from April 20 to April 29. less

A general view of McLaren at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 22, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive enterprises from 14 ... more

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A model poses by a car at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

A model poses by a car at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading automakers are ... more

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People take pictures at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global automotive and exhibition industry. less

People take pictures at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global ... more

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A model performs on the Toyota FV2 concept car during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive enterprises from 14 countries and regions participated in the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition from April 20 to April 29. less

A model performs on the Toyota FV2 concept car during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 ... more

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This picture taken on April 19, 2014 shows models rehearsing in an exhibition hall of the China International Exhibition Center new venue, before of the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicks off in Beijing. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

This picture taken on April 19, 2014 shows models rehearsing in an exhibition hall of the China International Exhibition Center new venue, before of the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive ... more

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People take pictures at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global automotive and exhibition industry. less

People take pictures at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global ... more

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Models stand beside a G.Patton vehicle during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive enterprises from 14 countries and regions participated in the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition from April 20 to April 29. less

Models stand beside a G.Patton vehicle during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive ... more

Car models (C) wait to perform on stage at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

Car models (C) wait to perform on stage at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading ... more

A model (C) poses by a Fiat car on display at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

A model (C) poses by a Fiat car on display at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading ... more

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Models pose for photos at the China International Exhibition Center during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. less

Models pose for photos at the China International Exhibition Center during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in ... more

People take pictures at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global automotive and exhibition industry. less

People take pictures at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global ... more

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Models pose by Infiniti cars on display at the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. less

Models pose by Infiniti cars on display at the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in Beijing for the kickoff of China's ... more

A general view of Citroen at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global automotive and exhibition industry. less

A general view of Citroen at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global ... more

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A model poses besides a Volvo car on display at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

A model poses besides a Volvo car on display at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. ... more

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Models pose by GAC Fiat cars in an exhibition hall at the China International Exhibition Center during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

Models pose by GAC Fiat cars in an exhibition hall at the China International Exhibition Center during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2014. Leading ... more

Models stand beside G.Patton vehicle during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 22, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive enterprises from 14 countries and regions participated in the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition from April 20 to April 29. less

Models stand beside G.Patton vehicle during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 22, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive ... more

A model poses by a Cadillac CTS car at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

A model poses by a Cadillac CTS car at the China International Exhibition Center new venue during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading ... more

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A general view of Volvo at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global automotive and exhibition industry. less

A general view of Volvo at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 21, 2014 in Beijing, China. Auto China is now the dominant auto show in China with a positive impact on the global ... more

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Visitors gather to look at a GAC Fiat car on display at the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. less

Visitors gather to look at a GAC Fiat car on display at the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in Beijing for the ... more

Golf car concept version of the fortieth anniversary is on display during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 22, 2014 in Beijing, China. More than 2,000 automotive enterprises from 14 countries and regions participated in the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition from April 20 to April 29. less

Golf car concept version of the fortieth anniversary is on display during the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on April 22, 2014 in Beijing, China. More ... more

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Dancers prepare before a performance in the backstage area of the Buick exhibition during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have gathered in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. less

Dancers prepare before a performance in the backstage area of the Buick exhibition during the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 21, 2014. Leading automakers have ... more

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This picture taken on April 19, 2014 shows dancers performing around a new Chevrolet Trax car during the "Chevrolet Gala Night", ahead of the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21. less

This picture taken on April 19, 2014 shows dancers performing around a new Chevrolet Trax car during the "Chevrolet Gala Night", ahead of the "Auto China 2014" Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in ... more